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A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.
Telework may be approved 1 or 2 days per pay period.
The incumbent is responsible for prompting strong, safe clinical processes across the West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS). The High Reliability Organization Coordinator (HRO-C) is able to use Patient Safety, Systems Redesign (Lean) and Quality Improvement skills to foster the development of an HRO at the unit/service/ organizational level.
11/12/2020 to 11/18/2020
$61,258 - $113,436 per year
VN 00
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - TRAVEL WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINICS
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
CAZM-10853388-20-WI
572357000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
US Citizens
Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement.
The incumbent will actively go out to clinical care areas and work with individual staff, teams, and services to improve safety, quality and efficiency of patient care. The activities of the HRO-C will strengthen patient care and promote the development of a just culture at the unit/service/organizational levels. The HRO-C is responsible for promoting a culture of safety and will fully cooperate in efforts to improve patient safety and eradicate potential events including the reporting of events resulting in actual or potential injury to a patient. The employee must demonstrate knowledge of the reporting procedures involving safety issues relating to patients. The HRO-C will work with Quality Management, Patient Safety Management, and Systems Redesign to identify system vulnerabilities and develop processes and programs that advance Patient Care across the continuum. The HRO-C will break down silos between services to ensure development of strong patient care processes and works with clinical teams to develop and implement strategies for improved patient safety and patient care. The HRO-C will assist WTVAHCS in implementing priority sections of the HRO Toolkit, and share lessons learned from group to group. The HRO-C will put Veterans as the focus of all process innovation and change.The HRO-C will possess an understanding of clinical treatment modalities, organization and administration of the VA Health Care delivery systems, educational principles, clinical information systems, accreditation and regulatory standards, High Reliability Organization Principles, Just Culture Principles, Patient Safety principles, clinical improvement, and Lean Principles. The HRO-C possesses excellent computer and interpersonal skills and will be responsible for other duties as assigned. The HRO-C ensures delivery of care and services in accordance with established standards, organizational policies and procedures, and consistent with VA mission and vision.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Note: This is a bargaining unit position
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/23/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10853388.
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The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) located in Big Spring Texas provides a variety of inpatient and outpatient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as offering numerous educational programs. The facility serves counties in West Texas and the New Mexico area, with a Veteran population of approximately 57,000.
Big Spring, "The Crossroads of West Texas" has a growing economy with new businesses locating in the area offering more shopping, family orientated attractions, and a bustling revitalized downtown area. Big Spring is centrally located within driving range of the following communities Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Abilene, and Lubbock, Texas.
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